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04.12.2008
Sarnafil Lead-look roof makes the grade at listed School
When Kent County Council commissioned architect Cattell Skinner to design a brand new building on the site of an existing primary school in Faversham, the team faced the familiar challenges of building in the education sector: balancing function and aesthetics against cost-effectiveness and environmental performance.
However, Davington Primary School presented an added challenge. Because the original building was Grade II-listed, the new single-storey, three-classroom block structure had to complement the 1882-constructed school’s aesthetics in accordance with English Heritage guidelines. To ensure compliance, the council assigned a conservation officer to the project, who was particularly keen for the new roof to feature traditional metal cladding.
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